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Which of the following is an example of a reasoning question?
Which of the following is an example of a reasoning question?
- What is the capital of France?
- If all cats are animals, and all animals have fur, do all cats have fur? (correct)
- Which of these images shows a circle?
- What is the opposite of the word "hot"?
What is spatial awareness?
What is spatial awareness?
- The ability to understand and use language effectively
- The ability to plan and execute complex tasks
- The ability to remember and recall information
- The ability to perceive and understand visual information about objects and their relationships to each other (correct)
What is executive function?
What is executive function?
- The ability to recall and remember information
- The ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks (correct)
- The ability to think creatively and generate new ideas
- The ability to understand and use language effectively
Study Notes
- The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066.
- It was between the Norman-French army of William and the English army under Harold Godwinson.
- The battle took place near the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex.
- The Norman victory marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England.
- King Edward the Confessor's death set up a succession struggle between several claimants to his throne.
- Harold faced invasions by William, his own brother Tostig, and the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada.
- Tostig and Hardrada were defeated by Harold at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
- William landed his invasion forces in the south of England at Pevensey on September 28, 1066.
- The battle lasted from about 9 am to dusk, with Harold's death leading to the retreat and defeat of most of his army.
- William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066, effectively marking the culmination of his conquest of England.
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Test your knowledge of the historic Battle of Hastings with our quiz! From the date and location to the key players and events, this quiz covers it all. Challenge yourself to see how much you know about the battle that changed the course of English history and marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest.
